Animal handling device



Dec. 22, 1953 J D. JULlUs 1?-,663r9-3v ANIMAL HANDLING DEVICE Filed JuneI4, 1952 F" n fr'fq. 5. J 4 l Z3 Z5 Z 5/ .l u Z5 Z0 ll j l HU Tf; 07 Ci-/0/ J f A f*- I I "76 \Z-7 5X/7 /7 INVENTOR.

A TTozA/EI/ Patented Dec. 22, 1953 UNITED sTATss ATENT `orifice Thisinvention relates to animal handling devices and it has particularreference to apparatus for holding pigs in castration operations, andits principal object resides in the provision of Va table having asmooth operative surface and adjustable means thereon for holding ananimal in proper position for castration.

An object of the invention is that of providing a device whereby theanimal can be firmly held during the operation toinsure against injuryto the subject or the person performing the operation, and in a mannerwhich will alford the least discomfort to the animal. H

A further object of the invention resides in the provision or a simpleand light structure which is readily portable and easily stored,aiTording a device of a character which will enable one persontohandlean animal and perform the castration operation without aid.

Broadly, the invention contemplates the provision of a convenient andinexpensive apparatus by which castration operations can be performedeconomically and eniciently, and With a minimum of eiort and at a greatsaving in time and labor.

While the foregoing objects are paramount, other and lesser objects willbecome manifest as the description proceeds, taken in connection withthe appended drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a plan view of the invention showing the adjustable nosesecuring device and `the body retaining bar.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the table on lines 2-2 ofFigure 1.

Figure 3 fragmentarily illustrates, in elevation, the adjusting screwand slot for securing the nose-holding device on an enlarged scale, and

Figure e is a rear end view of the invention illustrating the interiorof the nose holding casing and the arrangement of the body retainingelements.

The castration operation on pigs ordinarily requires carefulmanipulation in order to avoid serious injury to both animal andoperator, and for this reason it is highly desirable *to provide meansfor rmly securing the animal in the most convenient position for properaccess to the parts to be removed. It is necessary also to secure the`animal against violent resistance in order to protect the animal againstaccidental injury and also to minimize the possibility for injury to theperson performing the operation.

Accordingly, therefore, the invention comprises a table it having asmooth operative surface II and right angular Iianges I2 and I3 securedalong each of its longer sides defining a 4 Claims. (Cl. 119-103)working channel open at both ends I4 and I5 of the table I0, as shown inFigures l and 4. It is also desirable to provide supporting rails orrunners I6 and Il along and beneath the longer edges of the table Illopposite the flanges l2 and I3 which space the table II) from asupporting surface upon which it can be placed in use.@bviously,suitab1e'legs can be provided for the table i8 by which it canbe supported at a desirable height.

A tapered or funnel-like casing I8, conforming to the shape of a pigsnose or snout, is secured to the left flange I2 by a bolt I9 which isarranged through a slot 2! formed longitudinally of the flange I2, asshown in detail in Figure 3, whereby the casing I8 can be adjusted alongthe flange I2 and xed in adjusted positions.

The casing I8 hasone of its sides 2l .adjacent to the inner surface ofthe iiange I2 while its opposite side 22 angles outwardly over thesurface II of the table Il! dening a substantial V- shape. Asemi-conical hood 23 of metal is secured to the upper edges or themembers 2i and and 22 to form the casing I8, the hood 23 being truncatedto provide an air vent et thereinto.

In the approximate center of the table lo is arranged a body retainingbar 25 which is parallelto the flanges I2 and I3 and is secured by bolts26 and 2l to the table It, the bolts being arranged through slots 28 and2Q formed in the table transversely of the bar 25 to provide for lateraladjustments thereof with respect to the ange I2 to which the casing I3is attached. Wing nuts 32 and 3| are provided for the bolts 26 and 2lfor convenience in making desired adjustments.

The inner surface 32 of the bar 25, and both ends 33 and 3d thereof, areinclined downwardly and outwardly. The inner surface 32 will, when soformed, more readily and comfortably conform to the body of a pig 35supported and secured on the table Illas shown in Figure 2.

A strong cord 36 is extended through the bar 25 and secured at one endby a knot 3'! while its opposite end is passed through an aperture inthe ange I2 whereby the cord 36 can be drawn tight about the rearportion of the body and hind legs 38 of the pig 35 to rmly secure theanimal, in the manner shown in Figure 2, while its nose or snout 39 isextended into the casing I 8, the animals body being rmly positionedbetween the flange I2 and the bar 25.

A stirrup 4I] is attached to the free end of the cord 36 to enable theoperator to hold the same with his foot leaving both hands free withwhich operations, in combination, a table having a vertical flange alongeach of its 1onger parallel edges, a semi-conical casing secured to oneof said` flanges and adjustable longitudinally thereof,` al

retention bar arranged on said table intermediate and parallel to saidflanges and adjustable latery ally with respect to said casing,-` aIcord connected to said bar and slida'bly extending through one of saidflanges whereby an animal on said table Vhaving its nose in said casingcaribe se-V,

curely held between said retentionbar and one of said anges.

2. In a device for holding pigs inV castrationlv operations, the-combination comprisinga table having a flange along each of` itslongitudinal edges, a nose casing secured to one of said flanges Y andadjustable longitudinally thereof, a body re,- tention bar secured onsaid tableintermediate and parallel to said flanges and laterallyadjust-,

able with respect thereto and tosaid nose casing, and a cord attached atone end to said bar and slidable through one of said iianges forsecuring an animal in position for an operation onlsaidv table.

3. In a device for holding pigs forcastration operations, in combinationwith a table having an operative surface, a flange securedalong, eachlongitudinal edge of said table, a tapered nose casing secured to one ofsaid flanges and adjustable longitudinally thereof, a body retaining baron said table between said anges and parallel thereto, the said barhavngmeans for adjusting and fixing the same at different spacings from theflange to which said nose casing is secured, and a cord secured to saidbar and extended through said last .named ange whereby to secure ananimal on said table in position for a castration operation.

4. In a device for holding pigs for castration, in4 combination with atable having a smooth operative surface, a flange arranged along each ofthelongitudinal edges of said table, a casing secured tonne or,V saidflanges and adjustable therealong, the said casing having asemi-conicalfshapeconformable to a pigs nose, a body retaining barsecured to said table in parallel alignment withsaid angesand adjustablelaterallywith respect Vtolthe` an'ge. having said casing. thereon, and.means attached to/said bar and passed through' saidl last; namedv langewherebyr to secure a live animal on said table while its nose isembraced byfsaid casing.

J D. Juntos.

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